Tracy Benton
Cat lover. Book reader. Sarcasm & QA my services. Repartee over rapiers.
@normeisen.bsky.social
Sr. Fellow @ Brookings, Executive Director of Democracy Defenders Fund & Co-Founder of The Contrarian contrarian.substack.com 👇 - TN (posted by Team Norm)
@jenrubin.bsky.social
Editor-in-chief of The Contrarian, MSNBC contributor, dog and art lover, democracy defender, and pro-Oxford comma. Book recommendations welcomed.
@gtconway.bsky.social
Recovering lawyer who may relapse at any moment. President, Society for the Rule of Law. Co-host of the “George Conway Explains It All” podcast on The Bulwark.
@johnwdean.bsky.social
Author, Lecturer, CNN contributor, (soon again) Justia’s VERDICT columnist, contributor THE CONTRARIAN, fmr Nixon White House Counsel, fmr Goldwater Chair at Az State Un., Senior Fellow, CCLP, Annenberg USC.
@tomjoscelyn.bsky.social
Senior Fellow @justsecurity.bsky.social. Bio: https://www.justsecurity.org/author/joscelyntom/ Former J6 Committee Senior Professional Staffer & principal drafter of committee’s final report. Fan of Tom Paine.
@mikepod.bsky.social
Former political director, AFL-CIO. Senior fellow, CAP. My Substack: www.weekendreading.net
@joycewhitevance.bsky.social
UALawSchool |MSNBC & NBCNews |Podcasts #SistersInLaw & Cafe Insider|Obama US Atty |25 year fed'l prosecutor|Wife & Mom of 4|Knits a lot|Civil Discourse newsletter: joycevance.substack.com
@ilangoldenberg.bsky.social
Chief Policy Officer, J Street. Former Mideast Advisor to Vice President Harris and Director of Jewish Outreach on the Harris-Walz campaign.
@billkristolbulwark.bsky.social
Editor at large, The Bulwark. Director, Defending Democracy Together. Host, Conversations with Bill Kristol. Never Trump.
@weissmann.substack.com
NYU Law, MSNBC legal analyst, podcast cohost "Main Justice" (previously "Prosecuting Donald Trump"); NYT bestselling author. Substack "Behind The Headlines" https://weissmann.substack.com Offering legal analysis & opinion
@davidlitt.bsky.social
Former Obama speechwriter. NYT bestselling author. Democracy enthusiast. Professional novice surfer. Cat gentleman. “It’s Only Drowning” out June 24th.
@kfa-legal.bsky.social
Attorney, Podcaster, CNN Legal Analyst, Former Manhattan DA prosecutor, and advisor to the TV show Law and Order.
@kimlanelaw.bsky.social
Tracking autocratic legalism around the world from Princeton University.
@joshuakolb.bsky.social
Counsel and Manager of Rapid Legal Response, Democracy Defenders Fund @sddfund.bsky.social and Democracy Defenders Action @sddaction.bsky.social; The Contrarian
@justinnelson.bsky.social
Fighting for truth and justice. Partner at Susman Godfrey. All posts in my personal capacity.
@katiephang.bsky.social
Truth-Teller | Independent Journalist and Legal Analyst | Trial Lawyer | @katiephang on Substack, Instagram, Threads, & TikTok https://linktr.ee/katiephang?utm_source=linktree_admin_share “Though She Be But Little, She Is Fierce”
@barbmcquade.bsky.social
Wife, Mom, UMich Law School Professor from Practice, NBC/MSNBC legal analyst, The Contrarian contributor, former U.S. Attorney, EDMI
@renatomariotti.bsky.social
Former federal prosecutor. Legal analyst for TV and print. Host, #ItsComplicated podcast. Contributor, Politico Magazine. Instagram: renato.mariotti Twitter: renato_mariotti
@mimirocah1.bsky.social
Former Westchester County DA, former SDNY prosecutor, sometimes legal & political commentator, always a proud & devoted mama to two teens & a rescue dog. ⚖️
@marissarothkopf.bsky.social
Pre-Order (please!)The Secret Life of Chocolate Chip Cookies Cookbook. Pub date: 9/16/25. Substack for recipes @marissarothkopf.substack.com. Podcast: The Secret Life of Cookies. https://linktr.ee/marissarothkopf
@ngertner.bsky.social
Retired federal judge, Harvard law School Professor of Practice 2011-2014, currently part time teaching sentencing, law and neuroscience, writer (opeds, books), occasional CNN and MSNBC commentator, regular WGBH Jim and Margery show, wife, mom, grandmom.
@stevevladeck.bsky.social
@ksvesq.bsky.social’s husband; father of daughters; professor @georgetownlaw.bsky.social; #SCOTUS nerd @CNN.com Bio: www.law.georgetown.edu/faculty/stephen-i-vladeck "One First" Supreme Court newsletter: stevevladeck.com Book: tinyurl.com/shadowdocket
@harrylitman.bsky.social
Host & exec prod, "Talking Feds Pod" and "Talking San Diego." FCA Lawyer. Teach con law at UCSD & UCLA. Senior Fellow USC. Former US Atty, Dep Assis AG. Founding Contributor, The Contrarian
@asharangappa.bsky.social
Fmr FBI Special Agent, lawyer, @JacksonYale. Tiger(ish) mom. Legal and national security analyst. Editor @just_security. Steam mop influencer. Views mine. https://asharangappa.substack.com
@tribelaw.bsky.social
After teaching and writing about constitutional law for 50 yrs, it seemed time for me to reach beyond Harvard’s walls — to spread understanding and appreciation of the rule of law, of justice as fairness, and of a republic if we can keep it
@robertpjones.bsky.social
President and founder, PRRI. NYT Bestselling author of The Hidden Roots of White Supremacy and the Path to a Shared American Future; White Too Long; The End of White Christian America. Writing at https://www.whitetoolong.net.
@contrariannews.org
Unflinching journalism in defense of democracy. https://contrarian.substack.com/
@vylotte.bsky.social
Come to Seattle in 2025 for Worldcon! Division Head - Exhibits, Seattle Worldcon 2025 I read, therefore, I am.
@rewhan.bsky.social
They/Them Demisexual | Pretend Ferret | Alleged Writer | I post about Columbo and Skyrim Hashtags for your Muting / Pinning Convenience #KorpsPosting - For the Visors & Vigilantes crowd #InnerWorkings - High Fantasy Fiction
@teslacon.bsky.social
TeslaCon is a weekend event with bands, music, panels, and adventure. An immersion experience for fans of steampunk, fandom, and cosplay.
@tilopa.bsky.social
@zeldes.bsky.social
Retired journalist. Chicago. Milwaukee. Books, crochet, food. 50 years of FIAWOL. לערנען ייִדיש, פּאַמעלעך
@aclu.org
A nonprofit, nonpartisan, legal and advocacy 501(c)(4) organization. Visit our site for more about us and our affiliated organization, the ACLU Foundation.
@lukemcguff.bsky.social
Science fiction and fantasy fan. 3 season bike rider. Like writing, but not a writer. Like taking pictures, but not a photographer. Love prairies and birds and some people. Also like postcards!
@chambananas.bsky.social
I grew up in the South and now live in the Midwest. If you get my username then you know where. Happy to be in a Blue state and community. 💙
@kalmn.bsky.social
🏳️🌈, mom, infosec nerd, two cats in the bathtub but that’s likely to change.
@jeanweber.bsky.social
Feminist. Atheist. Renewable energy & EV enthusiast. Mac & Linux user. Retired technical editor. Grumpy old woman.
@vialsofscience.bsky.social
Nerd, LARPer, crafter, artist. If you met me on one of the other places, you'll know something of my feelings about the world. 🍉 🌈
@realcharlaine.bsky.social
New York Times Best Selling Author and lover of books 📚 Check out the latest release in my Gunnie Rose series #AllTheDeadShallWeep available anywhere you buy books! charlaineharris.com - Official Website @RealCharlaine - Instagram Charlaine Harris - FB
@trashpandadruiding.bsky.social
Gamer, gardener, and green-living enthusiast. They/them.